Events
This section contains pictures from Physical Events, some of which I hosted, spoke, and contributed, as well as X Spaces.
Physical Events
I've had the privilege and the valuable opportunity to lead in both offline and online events that has shaped my career. This section highlights some of those moments.
Devcon, Argentina | Connecting with Founders
November 2025 • Ethereum Foundation • Global Ethereum Week
• Focused on deep founder connections, meeting with 50+ founders and founding teams building across DeFi, infra, and consumer crypto.
• Attended key ecosystem events including Trustless and ETHCon, kept myself updated about emerging tech and protocol design trends.
• Held in-depth conversations with teams from MetaMask and Wormhole on evolving infrastructure and what they’re building next.
• Spent a month across Peru, Argentina, and Brazil, studying real-world blockchain adoption and how stablecoins are used across LATAM.
• Balanced work with culture -- plenty of asado, gelato, and brought home mate (plus an Ethereum mate cup) as souvenirs. 🧉
Devconnect, Thailand | Delegate & Community Lead
November 2024 • Ethereum Foundation • Global Ethereum Week
• Represented multiple Web3 communities at Devconnect Thailand 2024, meeting founders and contributors I’ve worked with for years.
• Connected in person with Marek & René (Celo), Will Binns (Base), David Truong (X23AI), Anna Stone (GoodDollar), and more!
• Met with previous colleagues at DIVA Protocol and other African builders.
• Attended several high-impact sessions, including Settlement Day with Vitalik Buterin, met with teams from Zircuit and Adventure Layer.
• Beyond the conference, visited Wat Arun and CentralwOrld, making it both a learning and cultural experience.
Puzzle Arcade IRL, Thailand | Community Lead & Event Operations
November 2024 • Puzzle Wallet & Arcade • ZeFi Day & zkIRL Side Events
• Led on-ground coordination & activation for Puzzle Arcade IRL and community engagements at ZeFi Day and zkIRL event in Thailand.
• Managed Puzzle’s booth, onboarding new members and guiding participants through in-person games and challenges.
• Supervised logistics and reward distribution to ensure a smooth, engaging, and memorable experience for attendees.
ZeFi Day, zkIRL & Aleo × Coinbase Private Party | Community & On-Ground Support
November 2024 • Aleo & Coinbase • Privacy - Focused Events
• Represented Puzzle across multiple events including ZeFi Day, zkIRL, and the Aleo × Coinbase Private Party.
• Managed our booth, introduced attendees to Puzzle’s features, and captured event photos for post-event content.
• Connected with builders from Aleo, Coinbase, and the broader ZK ecosystem, strengthening ties with technical & community partners.
ETHSafari — Nairobi & Kilifi, Kenya | Speaker & Community Builder
September 2024 • EthSafari • Africa’s Largest Ethereum Gathering
• Represented HaloFi at ETHSafari 2024, traveling across Nairobi, Kilifi, and Mombasa for a week of panels, workshops, and ecosystem meetups.
• Spoke on a panel with Celo Foundation and Opera MiniPay, shared insights on stablecoins and Web3.
• Delivered a keynote on "Building and Engaging Web3 Communities".
• Hosted an ambassador hangout, a fun evening of beach activities, a boat cruise, and dinner to celebrate teamwork and community spirit.
• Met with teams from Celo, Mento Labs, ecosystem leads, and networked with builders from across Africa.
• Beyond sessions, supported local onboarding by helping a store owner accept $cKES via MiniPay, bridging stablecoins to real-world use.
ETHAccra Hackathon Ghana | Team Lead
September 2023 • ETHAccra • 3-day Hackathon
• Led a 5-member team to build a healthcare-privacy tool using ZKPs
• Gained key insights for future hackathons. View Recap
Accra Tech Brunch, Ghana | Team Lead & Challenge Winner
August 2023 • MEST Africa • Tech Networking Event
• Formed and led my a team that won the event’s tech challenge.
• Engaged with founders and investors like Kirigwajjo Anatoli and Nonso Onwuzulike (raised $4 M).
• Gaining insights on project adoption and fundraising. View Recap
Bitcoin Pizza Day, Ghana | Co-Host & Event Anchor
May 2023 • CBC Community • Celebration Meetup
• Co-organized and hosted the celebration with a turnout of 200 + attendees, including 150 + first-time Web3 participants.
• Delivered hands-on learning sessions on crypto adoption, blockchain innovation, and community-driven collaboration.
• Curated a lively program that blended education, networking, and entertainment to spark curiosity and long-term engagement.
NFT Workshop for African Artists, Nigeria | Speaker & Community Educator
May 2022 • Africa Blockchain University • Educational Workshop
• Spoke to a diverse group of top African artists on the intersection of art, travel, and Web3.
• Led interactive discussions on NFT adoption and creative ownership, answered community questions, and distributed branded materials to participants.
Blockchain Vibes, Nigeria | Participant & Community Builder
July 2022 • CryptoTV • Blockchain Conference
Click here to watch the whole panel session on Youtube.
• Engaged industry leaders during the Q&A session, asking about community building through the bear market; a topic I’m deeply passionate about.
• Interacted with speakers including Davinci Jeremie (early Bitcoin adopter), Kwame A. Opoku, Carl Runefelt, and Alex Meurer.
• The experience reinforced my commitment to supporting Web3 adoption and community growth through every market cycle.
Binance BCAT Africa, Nigeria | Participant & Team Coordinator
June 2022 • Binance • Blockchain Awareness Tour
Click here to watch the whole panel session on Youtube.
• Coordinated and traveled 24+ hours with enthusiasts to BCAT, one of Africa’s largest crypto education events, with 5 000+ attendees.
• Received a Binance NFT of attendance, connected with top builders across ecosystems, and gained hands-on exposure that strengthened my role as a community builder.
